Walking into their home, I was welcomed by the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. At my feet, a big black dog named Dutch wagged his tail, waiting to be petted. Their house boasts unique furniture pieces. I find out later they are both into antiques- Bill almost more than Breann! With squeals…

It was a typical busy afternoon in the Burnett household as we sat down to talk about life, homeschooling, and the co-op. Phones ringing, the dog running around, their oldest child (I should say more like young man) stopping in long enough to pick up some of the younger siblings to take them to the…

As I settled into my seat at the bar of J5 Coffee, I heard the sounds of happy Leavenworth tourists sip on artisan coffee. “Oh this is just perfect. I can tell by the weight” a customer says, leaving with her cappuccino. The longer I sat there, it was obvious their customers are legit coffee…